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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Cuba's healthcare system on the brink of collapse

Cuba's healthcare system is facing a severe crisis due to the U.S. oil blockade, leading to shortages in essential supplies, personnel, and medications.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'It is necessary to negotiate with the US': UN calls on Trump for humanitarian exception to send oil to Cuba

The UN resident coordinator in Cuba has urged the US government to allow a humanitarian exception for sending oil and aid to Cuba, citing worsening conditions due to the blockade.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington moves to ease oil blockade on Cuba amid severe humanitarian crisis

The US has announced plans to ease its oil blockade on Cuba due to severe humanitarian conditions exacerbated by the blockade.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

US detains the oil tanker 'Bertha', linked to Cuba and Venezuela, for breaching the blockade: 'Defied the quarantine'

The US has intercepted the oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean for allegedly violating sanctions related to Venezuela and Cuba.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

US captures a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

The US Department of Defense announced the interception of a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated a blockade related to oil operations concerning Venezuela and Cuba.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

International aid convoy to Cuba in March

An international humanitarian aid convoy is set to arrive in Havana, Cuba, on March 21, supported by notable figures such as Greta Thunberg, amidst the country's worsening economic crisis due to a U.S. oil blockade.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Cuba: Fuel crisis caused by US oil blockade impacts daily life

Cuba is facing a severe fuel crisis due to the ongoing US oil blockade, which is significantly affecting daily life on the island.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Putin comments on the crisis in Cuba and says the restrictions imposed by the US are 'unacceptable'

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the new US restrictions on Cuba as 'unacceptable' during a meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodrรญguez.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Cuba oil crisis: What is Donald Trump's endgame?

The article discusses the US energy blockade on Cuba and the implications of Donald Trump's policies in relation to Cuba's oil crisis, especially following the sanctions on Venezuelan oil supplies.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Life in Cuba Threatened: Fuel and Tourists Have Already Disappeared, Soon There Will Be No Food Left

Cuba faces a severe fuel shortage and increasing electricity outages due to the U.S. oil blockade, leading to a significant decline in tourist revenue and looming food scarcity for its population.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: Garbage piles up in Havana, oil blockade from the US has put a 'brake' on garbage trucks

The accumulation of garbage in Havana has become a significant issue due to the impact of US oil restrictions, which have hampered the functioning of garbage trucks.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is oil coming to Cuba? Greek ship, flying the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, docks in Matanzas

A Greek ship, the Nicos I.V., has docked in Cuba's Matanzas harbor, potentially delivering oil despite the ongoing U.S. energy blockade.

Feb 17 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

US forces board oil tanker in Indian Ocean that fled Caribbean blockade

The US military intercepted and boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that had evaded a blockade against sanctioned vessels headed to or from Venezuela.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Washington Intercepts a New Oil Tanker Escaping the Blockade in the Caribbean

The US intercepted an oil tanker named Veronica III in the Indian Ocean that had tried to evade a blockade against ships linked to Venezuela.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Liveblog USA under Trump: US soldiers board oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

US military forces have boarded the oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean as part of efforts to enforce an oil blockade against Venezuela.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

US says it intercepted and boarded vessel that challenged Trump's blockade

The US Defense Department announced the interception and boarding of the Veronica III, a vessel attempting to challenge Trump's blockade over Venezuelan oil exports.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Mexican Navy Ships Arrive in Cuba with Humanitarian Aid

Two Mexican navy ships have arrived in Cuba carrying over 800 tons of humanitarian aid to assist the country suffering from a US-imposed oil supply blockade.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Two Mexican Ships Loaded with Humanitarian Aid Arrive in Cuba

Two Mexican ships carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Havana, Cuba, delivering 814 tons of food and other products amid the U.S. oil blockade against the island.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Wall Street Journal: The American Blockade Chokes Life in Cuba

A Wall Street Journal report highlights the devastating impact of the U.S. oil blockade on Cuba's daily life, exacerbating an imminent humanitarian crisis.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China vows to โ€˜do what it canโ€™ as US blockade leaves Cuba with just weeks of oil

China has expressed its intention to support Cuba amidst an escalating energy crisis caused by the US blockade.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade

Russia plans to evacuate approximately 4,000 Russian tourists from Cuba due to a fuel crisis exacerbated by US oil blockades.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canadians wait for flights out of Cuba, aid struggling to get in amid U.S. energy blockade

Canadians in Cuba are facing challenges returning home as airlines suspend flights amid an energy crisis exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade.

Feb 11 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Air Canada cancels all flights to Cuba as US oil blockade cuts off fuel access

Air Canada has halted all flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel caused by the US oil blockade, leading to the repatriation of thousands of Canadian customers.

Feb 9 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

EU intercepts tanker Aquila II for violating blockade in the Caribbean

The United States intercepted the tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean for allegedly violating sanctions imposed on oil transfers related to Venezuela and Cuba.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Russia accuses the US of trying to 'suffocate' Cuba with oil blockade

The Kremlin has accused the United States of attempting to 'suffocate' the Cuban economy through oil blockades imposed during the Trump administration.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Airlines Cannot Refuel in Cuba

Cuban authorities have announced that international airlines are unable to refuel in Cuba due to the U.S. oil blockade.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In response to the US oil blockade, Cuba takes extraordinary measures

Cuba has announced extraordinary measures to ensure its economic activity and essential public services due to an oil blockade imposed by the United States.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

US sends millions in aid to Cuba while blocking oil: Havana accuses Washington of hypocrisy

The United States plans to provide an additional $6 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba despite increasing efforts to block oil supplies to the island, leading to severe shortages.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Venezuela's oil exports rise dramatically, under US control

Venezuela's oil exports increased to approximately 800,000 barrels per day in January, up from 498,000 bpd in December, following the capture of Nicolรกs Maduro by the United States and the end of a petroleum blockade.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

U.S. forces seize another tanker in the Caribbean, accused of violating the blockade on Venezuelan crude

U.S. forces have seized a sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean linked to Venezuela as part of efforts to control the country's oil resources.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Oil: Pumping at Any Cost

U.S. Coast Guard special forces intercepted the oil tanker M Sophia in the Caribbean, which had previously escaped a naval blockade and was carrying Venezuelan oil.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

US warships chase four Russian-flagged oil tankers trying to escape the blockade off Venezuela

US naval forces are pursuing four Russian-flagged oil tankers attempting to evade a blockade in the Caribbean, as tensions over oil and shipping routes escalate.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

US seizes two sanctioned Venezuela-linked oil tankers as blockade 'in full effect'

The U.S. has seized two oil tankers associated with Venezuela, following a deal announcement for oil imports during a blockade period.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

US Special Forces Capture a Russian Oil Tanker That Breached the Blockade off Venezuela

US special forces captured a Russian oil tanker that violated the blockade in Venezuela as part of the broader geopolitical conflict involving the region.

Jan 7 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

U.S. intercepts Russian-flagged oil tanker that escaped blockade off the coast of Venezuela after weeks of pursuit

The United States has intercepted a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a pursuit of over two weeks in the Atlantic, supported by a Russian submarine and warship.

Jan 7 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US seeks to seize tanker under Russian protection in the Atlantic

The United States is attempting to seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after it evaded a maritime blockade and US Coast Guard engagement.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

U.S. Attempting to Seize Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in Atlantic โ€“ U.S. Media

The United States has initiated an operation to capture a Russian-flagged oil tanker that evaded blockade efforts and is allegedly involved in transporting oil in violation of U.S. sanctions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Russia is tracking an oil tanker that the US attempted to seize

Russia has deployed a submarine and other naval vessels to monitor an empty, aging oil tanker trying to evade a US blockade near Venezuela, following an attempt by the US Coast Guard to seize it last December.

Jan 7 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

U.S. Officials to Reuters: Coast Guard Attempts to Intercept Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela

U.S. officials reported that the Coast Guard is attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker, previously known as 'Pila-1', which has breached the U.S. maritime blockade on Venezuelan oil exports after a two-week pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean.

Jan 7 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Venezuela โ€˜turning overโ€™ up to 50m barrels of oil to the US, Trump says

Donald Trump announced that Venezuela will transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the U.S. amid an ongoing blockade, with the proceeds intended to benefit both nations.

Jan 7 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

US aircraft monitor tanker off Ireland in clampdown on Venezuelan oil

The US military is surveilling a tanker off the coast of Ireland while multiple vessels carrying Venezuelan oil attempt to evade a naval blockade in the Caribbean.

Jan 5 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Tankers Escape Venezuela, Defying American Blockade

At least 16 oil tankers under U.S. sanctions have attempted to evade a significant American maritime blockade on Venezuelan energy exports using deceptive tactics like location masking and disabling signal systems.

Jan 5 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Trying to get sixteen ships through the blockade

At least sixteen oil tankers are reportedly attempting to navigate through the United States blockade via Venezuela.

Jan 5 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade

Oil tankers under sanctions are evading U.S. blockades by leaving Venezuela despite significant risks.

Jan 5 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Trump's Plan for Venezuela: A Directed Transition

The White House outlines demands for Venezuela's transition, including oil sales blockade, democratic changes without delays, expulsion of armed groups, combatting drug trafficking, and severing ties with Russia, Iran, and China.

Jan 4 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Marco Rubio: 'Vice King' of Venezuela - We will control the country with a naval blockade on oil, he says

Marco Rubio states that the U.S. will control Venezuela through a naval blockade on oil, playing a central role in managing the situation.

Jan 4 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Venezuelan oil company will request a reduction in crude production

Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA plans to ask joint venture partners to reduce crude oil output due to rising inventories and limited diluent supplies amid an ongoing U.S. maritime blockade.

Jan 4 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

The US blockade threatens the oil collapse of Venezuela

Venezuela's oil storage issues worsen under the US blockade as Maduro resorts to using oil tankers as storage due to trade restrictions.

Jan 1 โ€ข 02:15 UTC

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